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LifeLong Learning @ WCC
Personal Enrichment. Professional Development.
Music & Dance
Always wanted to learn how to play the piano? Here's your chance. You also can deepen your appreciation and enjoyment of dance and different types of music.
11 classes currently available (ordered alphabetically by class name)
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Classic Jazz Combo
Join like-minded "cool cats" in this community-based jazz group. Study and learn about phrasing, interpretation, composing, improv, and performance. Develop confidence by playing as a combo unit or, if you like, we'll help you solo. An optional final performance is planned.
Bring your own musical instrument to each class session.
Classic Jazz Combo Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Feb 20, 2010 to Apr 24, 2010 Sat 2:00pm to 3:55pm WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building Room 154 David Swain - Tuition
- $135
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $135
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Guitar for Beginners
Learn to play the acoustic guitar in a group setting in this class. You'll learn basic open-chord positions and practice changing chords smoothly, strumming, finger picking, bass runs, and bass progressions.
Bring your own acoustic guitar to class.
Guitar for Beginners Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Feb 16, 2010 to Apr 20, 2010 Tue 7:00pm to 8:55pm WCC Main Campus Technical & Industrial Building Room 101 David Swain - Tuition
- $135
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $135
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Harmonica Workshop The Answer, My Friend, is Blowin' in the Wind!
This two-hour workshop will teach participants of all ages how to play the harmonica. We demonstrate the instrument and then, with your own personal harmonica provided in class, we teach you how to read harmonica music, play the instrument, and translate any song into harmonica tablature so that you can play the harmonica anytime. Participants receive their own harmonica to take home and leave the workshop having played at least 10 songs. No prior musical training is necessary.
Harmonica Workshop Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Apr 10, 2010 Sat 10:00am to 11:55am WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building LifeLong Learning instructor - Tuition
- $5
- Fees
- $28
- Total
- $33
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Mountain Dulcimer Workshop The Sweetest Sounds
People who live in the Appalachian region of the United States have played the mountain dulcimer for years. You, too, can learn to play this wonderful three-stringed American instrument. In this workshop, learn to play at least 10 songs and receive your own mountain dulcimer to take home. No prior musical training or experience is necessary.
Mountain Dulcimer Workshop Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Apr 10, 2010 Sat 12:30pm to 3:25pm WCC Main Campus Morris J. Lawrence Building LifeLong Learning instructor - Tuition
- $5
- Fees
- $48
- Total
- $53
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Piano Basics First Steps to Playing for Fun and Family
Ever had a yen to tickle the ivories? This basic hands-on piano class for adults covers chords, chord progressions, melodies, and basic music reading. You'll practice on electric keyboards, and you don't need any formal piano experience.
Piano Basics Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Feb 8, 2010 to Apr 12, 2010 Mon 7:30pm to 8:55pm Harriet Street Center Crystal Harding - Tuition
- $129
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $129
Add Piano Basics Section 1 to Cart 2 Space available Feb 11, 2010 to Apr 15, 2010 Thu 7:30pm to 8:55pm Harriet Street Center Crystal Harding - Tuition
- $129
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $129
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Social Ballroom Dancing
Learn some of the most popular social ballroom dances, which may include mambo, swing, and the fox trot. Gain comfort with the lead and follow. Bring a partner, a smile, and hard-soled shoes.
A partner is required. Each partner must register individually.
Social Ballroom Dancing Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Mar 2, 2010 to Apr 6, 2010 Tue 7:00pm to 8:55pm Cobblestone Farms Susan Bareis - Tuition
- $89
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $89
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Swing Dance Kick Up Your Heels!
Have fun learning to swing dance in an easygoing environment. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to be comfortable dancing at social events or just for fun. Bring yourself and comfortable shoes. No partner is required.
Swing Dance Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Mar 15, 2010 to Apr 19, 2010 Mon 7:00pm to 8:55pm Cobblestone Farms Jessica Metcalf-Burton - Tuition
- $89
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $89
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Youth Dance
May I have this dance? Your child will learn proper and healthy techniques for dance and other physical activities. This class will explore ballet, jazz, and hiphop dance on a basic level.
Children must be 5 or older.
Youth Dance Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Jan 22, 2010 to Mar 5, 2010 Fri 4:30pm to 5:55pm Harriet Street Center Room 100 Monica Jones - Tuition
- $40
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $40
Add Youth Dance Section 1 to Cart 2 Space available Mar 19, 2010 to Apr 30, 2010 Fri 4:30pm to 5:55pm Harriet Street Center Room 100 Monica Jones - Tuition
- $40
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $40
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Youth Guitar: Beginning
This class is perfect for the beginning guitar player. Students will learn basic fun songs on one string and play for the class. Students will also be introduced to basic music reading and writing and to chords and strumming.
Children must be 5 or older.
Youth Guitar: Beginning Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Jan 20, 2010 to Mar 3, 2010 Wed 4:30pm to 5:55pm Harriet Street Center Steven Somers - Tuition
- $45
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $45
Add Youth Guitar: Beginning Section 1 to Cart 2 Space available Mar 17, 2010 to Apr 28, 2010 Wed 4:30pm to 5:55pm Harriet Street Center Steven Somers - Tuition
- $45
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $45
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Youth Guitar: Intermediate
Prerequisite(s): "Youth Guitar: Beginning" or equivalent experience.
This class is for students who have taken "Youth Guitar: Beginning" or have experience with guitar notes and chords. The class will cover scales, chords, and improvisation techniques, along with reading and writing music. Students will be exposed to a variety of musical styles, including classical, folk, rock, blues, and jazz.
Children must be 5 or older.
Youth Guitar: Intermediate Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Jan 21, 2010 to Mar 4, 2010 Thu 4:30pm to 5:55pm Harriet Street Center Steven Somers - Tuition
- $45
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $45
Add Youth Guitar: Intermediate Section 1 to Cart 2 Space available Mar 18, 2010 to Apr 29, 2010 Thu 4:30pm to 5:55pm Harriet Street Center Steven Somers - Tuition
- $45
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $45
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